Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 11 - Gases - Exercises - Questions - Page 400: 5

Answer

At higher heights and altitudes there is a great difference in pressure between the ear (higher pressure) and the outside (lower pressure). Because of this pressure difference, the eardrum bulges out as the pressure inside the ear is higher than the outside pressure. Therefore, because of this ear bulging our ears hurt.

Work Step by Step

At higher heights and altitudes there is a great difference in pressure between the ear (higher pressure) and the outside (lower pressure). Because of this pressure difference, the eardrum bulges out as the pressure inside the ear is higher than the outside pressure. Therefore, because of this ear bulging our ears hurt.
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